Strategic Executive Officer

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is Hiring for awell-capitalised Middle East-facing investment platform to appoint a hands-on CEO (SEO) to lead a newly formed asset management division. The entity holds pre-approval for a CAT-3C licence in DIFC and is seeking an operator-leader who can raise institutional capital, launch and manage funds, and build a best-in-class investment platform.

This is a high-visibility, founder-adjacent role — ideal for a rainmaker who combines fundraising muscle with fund management, governance and operational delivery.

Key responsibilities

- Lead the asset management business: strategy, P&L accountability, product roadmap and go-to-market.
- Raise seed and anchor capital (initial target USD 50–100M in year one) and scale AUM thereafter.
- Structure, launch and manage collective investment funds under DIFC/DFSA regulatory regime (CAT-3C).
- Build and lead the investment team ...